Artificial intelligence is becoming more common in mental healthcare, helping providers streamline workflows and expand access to care. However, adoption of AI tools is moving faster than regulation, raising concerns about safety, effectiveness and privacy, according to a June 22…
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Three Oregon district attorneys called on state leaders to take action to address mental health treatment capacity and the operation of the Oregon State Hospital. Here are four things to know:
The U.S. received an “F” grade on new parental support, paid leave and childcare measures in the 2026 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards, according to a May 27 report from the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health. The report…
As the federal government’s interest in psychedelic use for mental health conditions continues to grow, the Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a clinical trial evaluating MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder. The randomized,…
Mental health-related emergency department visits were a significant driver of care demand in April, with anxiety-related visits accounting for nearly half of all tracked by the CDC. The data comes from the National Syndromic Surveillance Program, which tracks mental health-related…
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CVS Health’s insurance branch will roll out “Aetna Mental Health On Demand” in 2027, the company said in a May 28 news release. Aetna members who are at least 13 years old will be able to access licensed clinicians via…
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a clinical trial evaluating methylenedioxymethamphetamine-assisted therapy, or MDMA-assisted therapy, for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder. The trial will enroll approximately 80 veterans, comparing outcomes between participants receiving MDMA-assisted therapy…
The U.S. had 14,024 mental health treatment facilities in 2024, including inpatient, residential and outpatient centers, according to KFF. Outpatient facilities accounted for the largest share, with 11,966 locations nationwide, while 2,447 facilities provided 24-hour residential care and 1,278 offered…
Oregon had the highest prevalence of any mental illness among states, while New Jersey had the lowest, according to KFF. The data comes from the 2023-2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health — the latest data available — and…
Utah had the highest prevalence of serious mental illness among states, while New Jersey had the lowest, according to KFF. The data comes from the 2023-2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health — the latest data available — and…